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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture commemorates the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s final human rights crusade in a new exhibition on the “Poor People’s Campaign,” a multicultural coalition […]

A Harlem Globetrotter, a NBA Champion and the gala’s namesake are among the inductees of the inaugural class of the Dillard University Sports Hall of Fame “Best of the Best.” The ceremony will take place […]

By Stacy M. Brown In a deal that reestablishes Essence magazine as a totally, Black and independently-owned entity, Sundial Brands founder Richelieu Dennis recently announced the purchase of Essence Communications from Time Inc. The Essence […]

NNPA Newswire Chevrolet recently partnered with the National Millennial Community and sent out groups of influential young people to destinations around Seattle, Washington to execute think tank-style discussions on topics related to the success of […]

The Canal St.- Algiers Ferry will be increasing its operating hours to accommodate the anticipated passenger traffic for the New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks on the river. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 (New Year’s […]

National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial, issued the following statement on the final passage of the House and Senate tax bill in both chambers today: “The Congressional majority has once again blatantly […]

By Candace J. Semien At a time when many messages for young girls seem to be conflicting, Baton Rouge teens are experiencing an influx of organizations and programs designed to show them how amazing and […]

By Lauren Victoria Burke When two members of the Congressional Black Caucus, longtime Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), heard that President Donald Trump planned to attend the […]

The acclaimed singer Tonya Boyd-Cannon will lead a series of vocal workshops for kids this spring as part of a partnership between the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and the New Orleans Recreation Development […]